Why Kirpa From The Bachelor Thought She and Colton Would Make a Great Match

Kirpa Sudick had perhaps one of the most memorable Bachelor opening lines in history: “I really hope Colton flosses. It would be a good experience to clean his teeth." This makes sense when you learn more about Sudick, a 26-year-old dental hygienist from Whittier, California. So, yes, clean teeth are very important to her.

But that's not the only relationship barometer she has. Sudick is also an avid journal user and wants her potential boyfriend to have a similar appetite for books. "I hope that my future partner enjoys reading, and constantly learning and growing," she says.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like that partner will be Colton Underwood. Kirpa was eliminated in tonight's episode, but she's staying optimistic. "The dream scenario was to have a connection with Colton and further that into a relationship and at the end of it be engaged, but [I'm happy I] made new friends and traveled and enjoyed everyone’s company.”

Sudick haphazardly decided to sign up for The Bachelor. "I had just come off a breakup and my friends were like, ‘This online dating thing isn’t working for you, why don’t you submit yourself for The Bachelor?’ It was kind of a joking thing, but I went on my phone and did it."

She had no expectations going in—not even about Colton. While she was waiting to hear who the Bachelor would be, "I didn't really have anyone in mind," she says. Once the producers had announced the decision, "I was excited to meet him and see if we had a connection.” Ultimately, though, Sudick thought her and Colton's mutual love of children and animals would make them a good match. "[I liked] on Becca’s season when he took her to his hometown and they worked with kids at the hospital," Sudick says. "I thought we would connect that way.”

Now that this process is over, Sudick has a clearer idea of what she wants in a relationship. One big thing she's looking for is communication. "Your partner needs to be able to express how he’s feeling and if he needs something, don’t be shy about bringing it to light," she says. "[I need] someone that is very open.”